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Sandwich with tuna, grilled vegetables, and stracciatella

17/11/2023

Here is the recipe for a delicious sandwich with tuna, grilled vegetables, and stracciatella that embodies the simplicity and taste of Italian cuisine.

Ingredients

  • 1 ciabatta or baguette type sandwich
  • 150 grams of fresh tuna or high-quality canned tuna in oil
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 small eggplant
  • 100 grams of buffalo stracciatella
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Preparation

  1. Start by grilling the vegetables. Cut the zucchini and eggplant into longitudinal slices, and the bell pepper into wide strips. Grill the vegetables on a hot griddle or grill until they become tender and show the characteristic dark grill marks. Season them with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.

  2. If you are using fresh tuna, cut it into slices about 2 cm thick, season with salt and pepper, and grill for 1-2 minutes per side, depending on cooking preference. If using canned tuna, drain it well.

  3. Cut the sandwich bread in half and, if you prefer, lightly toast it on the griddle or in the oven.

  4. To assemble the sandwich, start with a layer of grilled vegetables. On top of them, add the tuna, and then distribute the buffalo stracciatella generously.

  5. Garnish with some fresh basil leaves to your taste.

  6. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of black pepper if desired.

  7. Close the sandwich with the other half of the bread and press it slightly to make the ingredients compact.

  8. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness and creaminess of the stracciatella combined with the grilled flavor of the vegetables and the savoriness of the tuna.

Curiosity

Buffalo stracciatella is a typical cheese from Puglia, made with strips of buffalo mozzarella and cream. It is known for its creamy and flavorful texture that pairs exceptionally well with the freshness of grilled vegetables and the consistency of tuna. This sandwich represents a meeting between land and sea, typical of Italian pairings where simple and clean flavors enhance each other.